Access & Well Being Coordinator

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is seeking an Access and Wellbeing Programs Coordinator to deliver and teach art programs for diverse audiences, including off-site and virtual formats. You will coordinate logistics, manage contracts and evaluations, and ensure accessibility tools are kept up-to-date.

Proven ability to plan curricula, work independently and with teams, and maintain strong community engagement is essential. Weekend/evening availability and physical light lifting are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in relevant fields.
• 1–3 years planning and leading education programs for people with disabilities.
• Curriculum development with latest practices and adaptations.
• Administrative experience with technology and organization.
• Flexible schedule including weekends and evenings.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Able to lift/move materials up to 25 lbs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access.
• Detail-oriented with follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and teach art programs for visitors of all ages off-site, virtually and on-site.
• Coordinate logistics for access programs and contracts.
• Update accessibility web events and communications.
• Schedule educators and volunteers.
• Respond to inquiries from visitors about accessibility.
• Maintain accessibility tools.
• Collect and report program attendance data.
• Support Community Engagement programs and events.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Flexibility

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Inclusion focus

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Office software

Job description

For nearly fifty years, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston has prioritized accessibility, engaging audiences with disabilities through dedicated access and wellbeing programs, and providing the accommodations needed for a welcoming and comfortable museum experience for all visitors.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Accessibility, the Access and Wellbeing Programs Coordinator is responsible for administrative and operational tasks, as well as direct service and teaching, for programs focused on audiences with disabilities, and participants in wellbeing programs at the MFA. The role coordinates and facilitates programs such as Artful Healing, an off-site and virtual artmaking program for hospital-based audiences, Beyond the Spectrum, an on-site art and tour-based program for neurodiverse audiences, artmaking workshops for people with diverse disabilities, and wellness activations for all ages.

Essential Functions

• Plan, implement, and teach art programs for visitors of all ages off-site, virtually and within the Museum?s galleries including programs such as Artful Healing, Beyond the Spectrum and wellness activations.
• Coordinate logistics for access programs and initiatives including email correspondence, scheduling meetings, reserving spaces, ordering supplies and processing contracts and invoices.
• Ensure access and wellbeing web events and communications are updated according to schedule.
• Schedule educators and volunteers for programs and events.
• Answer phone and email inquiries from visitors regarding accessibility at the Museum.
• Maintain accessibility tools including tactiles, iPads, assistive listening devices, and the low sensory space.
• Receive and process access program related evaluations.
• Regularly track and report on data related to program attendance.
• Provide support for Community Engagement programs and events such as Community Celebrations and Open House days as needed.

Requirements and Characteristics

• Bachelor?s degree or equivalent experience in museum education, special education, art education, studio art, or related field.
• One to three years of demonstrated experience with planning and leading education art programs for people with disabilities.
• Excellent curriculum development including latest best practices and adaptations.
• Administrative experience with excellent technology and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated flexibility, patience, and self-motivation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings at the Museum.
• Work may require lifting or moving materials up to 25lbs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent follow-through skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access.